CagePotato Databomb #2: Breaking Down Submission Success Rates in UFC Fights
(Click chart for full-size version. And if you missed our first Databomb, click here.) By Reed Kuhn, @Fightnomics There’s lots of talk…
The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is the world’s largest MMA promotion and LowKickMMA provides daily UFC news and exclusives. Beginning in 1993 the UFC introduced organized and sanctioned MMA to the United States. The promotion set out with the goal of finding the ultimate fighting champion pitting all disciplines of martial arts against each other in a tournament-style with a champion crowned on the night.
(Click chart for full-size version. And if you missed our first Databomb, click here.) By Reed Kuhn, @Fightnomics There’s lots of talk…
UFC Welterweight contender Johny Hendricks appears in an interview from UFC.com, and quickly states his analysis of opponent Martin Kampmann’s game. While both are rising to the top of the UFC quickly, Hendricks notes that he taught former training partner Kampmann much of what he knows about wrestling and defending shots. Kampmann comes in off of wins over Thiago Alve and Jake Ellenberger, while Hendricks has beaten Jon Fitch and Josh Koscheck in his last two. The winner will most likely receive a crack
Amidst many rumors surrounding Vitor Belfort’s next bout, it appears that one has been officially confirmed. It was reported earlier that Forrest Griffin turned down a fight with ‘The Phenom,’ but the Brazilian brawler will face outspoken Brit Mchael Bisping at an as-yet-to-be-named location in Brazil on January 19th. The announcement comes as a confirmation of earlier rumors, which were downplayed by Belfort and others.
Both fighters come into the bout on the back of fairly impressive resumes. The only
It appears that many fighters have taken it upon themselves to tell Dana White and the UFC who they will and will not fight. Should that be allowed?
According to Vitor Belfort, Forrest Griffin turned down a fight with the Brazilian at UFC 155.
Although Dan Henderson didn’t think Chael Sonnen deserved a title shot, he will reportedly help Sonnen coach on TUF.
Lightweights Melvin Guillard and Jamie Varner will face one another at The Ultimate Fighter Finale on December 15.
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